- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rochester, NY
East Upper High School
Federal NCES profile for East Upper High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362475003363
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Upper High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New York schools.
- #7 of 15
- high schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 85.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Upper High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Upper High School ranks #7 of 15 high schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: Rochester City School District · New York
NCES ID 362475003363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
East Upper High School held near 780 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 98.7 → 95.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 362475003363 · Rochester, NY High · MID · TRAD
814 enr · 8.3:1 · 85.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Edison Career and Technology High School (1,362 students)
East Upper High School held near 780 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 98.7 → 95.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
East Upper High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edison Career
Edison Career and Technology High School
1,362 students
- School of the
School of the Arts
1,065 students
- School 33-John
School 33-John James Audubon
980 students
- Franklin Upper
Franklin Upper School
969 students
- School 58-Worl
School 58-World of Inquiry School
896 students
- This school
East Upper High School
814 students
What this shows East Upper High School reports 814 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Upper High School compares
East Upper High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.4% | ▲ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 814 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
814
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in New York - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$33,643
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 814 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
White 7.2%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, East Upper High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rochester City School District reports $33,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Upper High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Career and Technology High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School of the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School 33-John James Audubon | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Upper School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| School 58-World of Inquiry School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Upper High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~814 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Upper High School
How many students attend East Upper High School?
East Upper High School has 814 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rochester, NY. CCD year-over-year: 753 (2022-23) → 780 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Upper High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Upper High School is 8.3:1, which is 30% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 47% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Upper High School?
85.4% of students at East Upper High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Upper High School?
The largest demographic group at East Upper High School is African American at 50.9% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Upper High School?
East Upper High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Upper High School rank among high schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, East Upper High School ranks #7 of 15 high schools in Rochester, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester City School District?
Besides East Upper High School, Rochester City School District also operates Edison Career and Technology High School (1,362 students), School of the Arts (1,065 students), and School 33-John James Audubon (980 students). See the Rochester City School District district page for the complete list.